US Bridges

NW 70th 317 over Snake Creek

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 1.5 W 2.0N Rossville · Structure no. 000890965004140

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 70th 317 over Snake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NW 70th 317 over Snake Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNW 70th 317
CrossesSnake Creek
Location1.5 W 2.0N Rossville
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.17295, -95.98066
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW 70th 317 over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 70th 317 over Snake Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does NW 70th 317 over Snake Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is NW 70th 317 over Snake Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns NW 70th 317 over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.